Facial-steaming apparatus



Jul 2 192 y 7 A. E. HERRERA FACIAL STEAMING APPARATUS Filed Sept. 21,1926 INVENTOR ATTORNEY Patented July 26, 1927.

UN TED .S ATfis ANNA E. I-IERRERA, OE BALTIMORE, MARYLAND.

FACIAL-s n ne Armaments- Application filed September 21, 192 6. SerialNo. 135,765.

The object of my invention is the production of a toilet or fac'ialisteaming appliance of an improved character, whereby the p rson usingthe same may have a clear vision of the outside surroundings whilet'hesteaming process is going on, so far asmay be practicable consideringthe density of the vapor within.

A. further object of my invention is the providing of a steamingapparatus which may he adjusted to different size heads and toaccommodate difierent'contours of hair on the head, ,t o avoic timingthe hair. 'i

' A further object of my invention is the providing of' af'steamingappliance which not only operates ont'he f'ace," but also on the neck,both frontand back, to any extent that 'may be desired by the personusing the same.

1 1 further object of my invention is an improved islysteni 0fl1eadstrapping in afacial steaming apparatus and adjusting of thefsanieytothedifl'erent si z'es required.

'lVith the rfkiregoihg lan'dother objects in View, my invention consistsof the" novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts as,herein specifically described and illustrated in the accompany'drawing, wherein is shown the preferi'etl"einbb diment of my invention,but it is understood that change: variati onsand modifications may beresorted to which come within the scope of the claims hereunto appended.

In the drawing of the herein-described embodiment of my invention,Figure 1 is a view in elevation of a person using the steamingapparatus, the same being shown in position on the head of the user, andthat within or behind the steaming apparatus is shown in rather subduedhatching, for a better understanding of the appliance. Fig. 2 is a rearview on a reduced scale of the person shown in Fig. 1, and showsespecially the adjusting means both around the head and the straps; Fig.3 is a plan view of the apron, giving the outline as cut out of thematerial and showing the insertion of a transparent material 3 inrelative position; Fig. 4 is an enlarged view of the mouthpiece 11, andFig. 5 is an enlarged view of a securing means for attaching thebreathing pipe 9 either to the clothing of the user 1, or to the apron 2at a convenient position, preferably near the end of the apron.

Similar numerals refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

' 1 is the person using the'steamer, and to whom it is applied. '2 i sthe' apron'of the SiQQlllQlif-lld may be made of any suitable material.I find light weight, rubber coat'd fabric verysuitable. 3isa"trainsparent material through which the user maylsee while thesteaming "process is'going on, and forms part ofthe steaming apparatus,the apron '2 being secured tothes'ame by any wellknown means, such as,stitching, gluing, or

b h hi an pa e t ma ria 'l forin two function's, one"to enable observeron outside to see the face ofthe person sing" h Ve l. and ane h rifunettha of afstifl'ening member to keep the veil away from the face of theperson usingthe same below the point of sus'pension of the stiffe i s ,ni be 4 s a h ad and sej'cij r d ft transparent materialflarid to tlieapron maalQ, fprm'ing a bandthereon, and is made ad]ustable by means (ifa plu'ral tyof snap fastenerslfi to different site heads by this meansthe edges of the apron ZLar'e' supportediiround the 'bae'l'i of theneck. ,6 is aheadb'and "attached to'band ajon one side, and isadiustably, secured by a plurality of snap this 7 on the other sidetoadjust the ne to the head, preferably just below hair line,leepihg thehair outside the steamns ppara u ISO. i no .w ef e as rhl therebe any.'8 is an auxiliary strap over the head, secured as shown. 9 is a breathing-pipe, preferably flexible, made out of any suitable material. I havefound rubber to be very satisfactory. One end of the pipe is detachablysecured to the apron 2 at 10 by having a catch to hold the same, or byany other securing means that is detachable, or to the clothing of theperson using the same. 11 is the mouth-piece atthe end of the breathingtube 9, and may be of hard rubber, metal, glass, or other suitablematerial.

The vapor for use within this appliance may be obtained from a pan ofhot water introduced within the same, which is rather a crude way andnot always satisfactory; or a steam appliance of any ordinary type maybe used to emit vapor within the appliance. In the drawing, however, Ihave shown an improved type of steam generator consisting of veryrudimentary appliances forming an improved whole, 12 being a small, widetop bowl, or other container. 13 is an electric heater within the same,and 1 1 is an electric conductor operating through switch 15, which iscontrolled by the user. This, of course, may be attached to any sourceof electricity available.

The operation of my invention is as follows:

The person desiring to steam her face and neck adjusts band 4 around herhead at the root of the hair, keeping the hair outside the steamer toprevent moistening the same. The strap 8 is then adjusted over the head.The user then takes the mouthpiece 11 in her mouth and breathes throughthe breathing-pipe 9, thereby obtaining fresh and cool air at all times.In the cut shown, the user pushes the switch thereby heating the waterin the bowl and getting any amount of vapor desired. While this is goingon the user is perfectly free to loolr through the transparent material8, and may employ herself in any manner desired, such as read ing, orotherwise. 7

Having thus described my invention, what I claim and desire to secure byLetters Patent is l. A facial steaming device comprising a veil of ashape to be folded about the body, and providing an upper part arrangedto lit and be sustained about the forehead of the user, said veilcarrying a transparent portion arranged when in position to permit ofinspection of the face of the wearer, the lower portion of the veilbeing extended sufficient to enclose a steaming appliance.

2. A facial steaming device comprising a veil of a shape to be foldedabout the body, and providing an upper part arranged to fit and besustained about the forehead of the user and provided with adjustablemeans for securing the same in such posi- 1,eev,077

tion, said veil carrying a transparent portion arranged when in positionto permit of inspection of the face of thewearer, the lower portion ofthe veil being extended suf ficient to enclose a steaming appliance.

A facial steaming device comprising a veil of a shape to cover the faceand provided with an upper stiffened portion arranged to fit and besustained about the forehead of the user so that the same shall extendaway from said forehead except at the point of said sustaining, saidveil carrying a transparent portion arranged when in position to permitof inspection of the tained about the forehead of the user so thatthesame shall extend away from the forehead except at the point ofsustaining, the lower portion of the veil being extended suliicient toenclose a steaming appliance.

5. A facial steaming device comprising a veil of a shape to be securedover the face and provided with a transparent stiffened portion arrangedto fit and be sustained about the forehead of the user so that the sameshall extend away from said forehead except at the point of sustaining,said transparent portion arranged when in position to permit ofinspection of the face of the wearer, the lower portion of the veilbeing extended sufficient to enclose a steaming appliance.

ANNA E. HERRERA.

